CRYPTO 101

Brendon Sedo, an early contributor to Core, explains how Bitcoin is evolving beyond a simple store of value through new infrastructure that enables staking, yield, and DeFi functionality. Core allows Bitcoin holders to earn yield without giving up custody, while also enabling more advanced use cases like lending and borrowing through a Bitcoin-secured network. The conversation highlights a major shift toward institutional adoption, with funds, custodians, and ETF providers exploring ways to generate yield on Bitcoin. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that while markets are volatile short term, long-term crypto fundamentals remain strong, and innovation is expanding Bitcoin’s utility.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters0:00 — Intro: Brendan Sedo joins to discuss Bitcoin’s evolution and Core.12:01 — The problem: Bitcoin lacks smart contracts and DeFi functionality.13:58 — Core’s solution: bringing yield and utility to Bitcoin holders.18:14 — How Bitcoin staking works without giving up custody.21:11 — ETFs and institutions begin exploring Bitcoin yield products.24:37 — Who Core targets: institutions vs retail Bitcoin holders.29:06 — Simplifying crypto: removing friction with apps like SatPay.39:54 — Market outlook: long-term bullish despite short-term volatility.Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Markets are broadly selling off across crypto, equities, and commodities as macro uncertainty—war, energy prices, Fed policy, and delayed regulation—creates a “fog” driving volatility. Brendan breaks down bearish technical patterns suggesting possible downside into the $50K–$60K range, while emphasizing long-term conviction and high historical odds of recovery from drawdowns. Despite short-term fear, fundamentals remain strong with continued growth in crypto adoption, including Bitcoin-backed mortgages, stablecoin expansion, and institutional integrations. The episode highlights that while markets are emotional and headline-driven today, long-term opportunity remains intact for disciplined investors.Brendan's 6 Week Technical Analysis Course https://www.cryptorevolution.com/brendan-mbr?utm_content=Rundown&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=20251112Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:05 — Opening: markets bleeding across crypto, stocks, and commodities.01:18 — Bitcoin drops below $66K as broader markets sell off.05:12 — Bear flag patterns signal potential further downside.07:18 — Four key catalysts: war, energy, Fed policy, and regulation delays.09:26 — Downside targets: possible move into the $50K–$60K range.11:39 — Long-term data: high probability of recovery after major drawdowns.25:30 — Coinbase introduces Bitcoin-backed mortgages and loans.34:49 — Tether moves toward a full Big Four audit, boosting trust.Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nirup Ramalingam, CEO and co-founder of BridgePort, builds middleware to free institutional capital stuck on exchanges. He explains off-exchange settlement, the $60B trapped-capital problem, why fragmented pre-funding crushes liquidity, and how better infrastructure, custody segregation, and regulation can unlock institutional participation.

They explore why bitcoin is holding up while gold, silver and stocks plunge. They examine Fed policy delays, geopolitical risks and energy shocks driving market weakness. They highlight big ETF flows, institutional moves and product breakthroughs. They flag technical warning signs and discuss headline-driven volatility shaping near-term outlooks.

Max Kaplan, CTO of Sol Strategies and ex-Kraken engineering lead, builds Solana validators, staking, and institutional infrastructure. He explains why real revenue and block-space demand will shape crypto’s future. The conversation covers liquid staking, ETF integrations, Solana’s low-fee scaling, on-chain trading advantages, L2 fragmentation risks, and upcoming catalysts like Alpenglow and tokenized real-world assets.

Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, explains how crypto ETFs were built to solve a major accessibility problem—making crypto investable through traditional financial systems. She highlights how early infrastructure challenges required building everything from scratch, while today’s growth is the result of years of groundwork and institutional alignment. The conversation emphasizes that institutional adoption is still in its early stages, with access improving but full integration into portfolios just beginning. Ophelia ultimately argues that the future of crypto lies in seamless, invisible infrastructure where users interact with blockchain technology without even realizing it.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 — Intro: Ophelia Snyder and the $B+ 21Shares exit to FalconX.02:20 — Origin story: solving crypto’s accessibility problem for everyday investors.06:53 — Early days: building ETF infrastructure from scratch with no support.10:12 — Regulatory progress took years of groundwork behind the scenes.12:11 — Institutional adoption is real—but still in its earliest phase.15:03 — The end goal: users interacting with crypto without knowing it.18:46 — ETFs connect crypto to traditional markets and capital flows.20:56 — Why Bitcoin now reacts to macro trends like AI and interest rates.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital and institutional blockchain investor, explains how crypto is shifting into institutional-grade infrastructure. He discusses tokenization, on-chain settlement, privacy with compliance, and the battle between Ethereum and faster L1s. The talk focuses on where smart money is allocating and what infrastructure really matters next.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are showing strong relative performance, with BTC rallying while traditional markets like equities and metals struggle. Brendan breaks down technical indicators suggesting Bitcoin may be near a bottom, though a full trend reversal still requires a breakout above the current downtrend channel. Ethereum and Solana are also seeing strong on-chain growth, with record activity, rising stablecoin supply, and major ecosystem expansion. The episode closes with growing institutional adoption, including Ethereum staking ETFs and Mastercard expanding crypto payments infrastructure.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:05 — Opening: Bitcoin and altcoins rally while traditional markets struggle.02:45 — Crypto shows strong performance despite geopolitical volatility.05:10 — Technical analysis: Bitcoin nearing a critical breakout zone.11:20 — RSI, MACD, and fear-and-greed signals suggest a potential bottom.15:30 — Altcoins surge as Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid lead the move.19:30 — Ethereum staking ETFs could unlock major institutional demand.22:30 — On-chain metrics show Ethereum and Solana activity hitting new highs.29:40 — Mastercard expands crypto payments with new card integrations.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian, Joe and Tevo discuss Bitcoin and the broader crypto market show surprising strength despite geopolitical tensions and volatility across traditional markets like oil, gold, and equities. The hosts highlight strong ETF demand, new institutional products like Ethereum staking ETFs, and growing adoption through partnerships with companies like Mastercard. They also discuss emerging crypto opportunities—from meme coin momentum and Pump.fun revenue growth to gaming expansions like Pudgy World. The episode closes with discussions on regulation, prediction markets, and why capital continues rotating through markets while crypto’s long-term fundamentals remain strong.Get immediate access to our entire Memecoin Portfolio for just $1 Today!https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/mm-vip-trial1763665474309?utm_content=MMTrial&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Internal&utm_term=DescriptionCheck out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 — Crypto markets rally despite global macro turmoil and war headlines.03:20 — Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana show surprising strength while stocks struggle.10:20 — Bitcoin ETFs flip back to positive inflows as institutional demand returns.17:30 — BlackRock launches a new Ethereum ETF with staking rewards.29:40 — Stablecoins and Mastercard partnerships signal massive crypto adoption.35:30 — $50M crypto trade disaster sparks debate about DeFi safety.40:10 — Pudgy Penguins launch Pudgy World as NFT gaming expands.47:30 — Pump.fun crosses $1B revenue while meme coin momentum returns.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Brendan and Max Gokhman discuss the current state of the crypto market, the approach of Franklin Templeton towards digital assets, and the importance of risk management and education in crypto investments. They explore institutional perspectives on crypto, the role of leverage, and the significance of asset allocation strategies. Max shares insights on various crypto projects and emphasizes the need for a full-featured platform to cater to different types of investors. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and the future of investing in this space.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto 101 Podcast01:58 Understanding the Crypto Market Landscape06:00 Franklin Templeton's Approach to Crypto Investments11:59 Navigating Volatility in Crypto Investments17:58 The Impact of Leverage on the Crypto Market23:49 Strategies for Investing in Crypto28:10 The Importance of Education in Crypto Investing28:30 Institutional Insights and Market Dynamics32:35 Risk Management in Asset Allocation36:17 Fundamentals vs. Technicals in Crypto39:05 The Impact of Federal Reserve Policies45:22 The Four-Year Cycle Debate48:15 Exploring Promising Crypto Projects55:56 Franklin Templeton's Vision for CryptoMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy